Category Archives: Under floor heating

The JG Speedfit underfloor heating pipe is set in the new concrete slab. This will be slow to heat up but will stay warmer for longer.

How can I super insulate my floor – part four: under floor heating

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Tim Nicholson

Having decided to dig up the original concrete floor to super insulate beneath it, we took advantage of the opportunity to install wet under floor heating. As this runs at a much lower temperature than radiators it means we can … Continue reading →

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How can I super insulate my floor – part two: preparation

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Tim Nicholson

Before getting to work on the insulation for the floor there were various steps we needed to do first including; foundations for the column, drainage pipes, air supply pipes and damp proof membrane. We dug a hole to pour a … Continue reading →

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How can I super insulate my floor – part one: digging

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Tim Nicholson

With a solid concrete floor we faced a real challenge of how to install a high level of insulation.  Our three main options were: Do nothing and accept the floor would be cold and we would lose heat to the … Continue reading →

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How can I heat my super insulated house – part one

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Tim Nicholson

Whilst working at the Energy Saving Co-operative I learnt a lot from the Technical Lead Steve Harris.  Steve was the Head of Low Carbon Technology at the Energy Saving Trust, he worked with Bill Dunster on  BedZed and also with … Continue reading →

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